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V117 NGF

1999 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,926 mi
Last recorded108,926 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A3103,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 NGF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,923 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,001 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,026 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 98,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 95,138 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 95,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,896 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 91,896 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,068 miles

rear handbrake cables

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,854 miles

rear offside tyre has perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,854 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear offside tyre has perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 77,013 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,538 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 71,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,206 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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V117 NGF is a 1999 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1999 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 103,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V117 NGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V117 NGF registered?

V117 NGF is a 1999 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V117 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V117 NGF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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